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S120 JPR

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

4,815 mi
Last recorded4,815 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 JPR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 4,815 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 4,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 94,811 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 94,765 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 83,631 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front exhaust mounting corroded through

nearside door sill corrodeing

offside and nearside front floors corrodeing

offside front door sill corrodeing

Fail 27 Feb 2013 83,631 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front exhaust mounting corroded through

nearside door sill corrodeing

offside and nearside front floors corrodeing

offside front door sill corrodeing

very strong advisory that both rear axle beam bushes are splitting (advise replacement)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,435 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 71,432 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 62,516 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs & pads slightly worn

Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,072 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 60,990 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 59,031 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 58,006 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 57,988 miles

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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S120 JPR is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 62,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S120 JPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S120 JPR is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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